More three-lane I-81 expansion work set to begin this month Ian Price February 9, 2022 1 minute read Starting mid this month work will begin on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County and Salem to make it a three-lane road. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: New details released in deputy-involved fatal shootingNext: Musical returns to Showtimers stage Related Stories Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026 Justin and Cerina Fairfax were a power couple, but murder-suicide Evan Jones April 17, 2026 Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide Ian Price April 16, 2026